Boards and Commissions

The Village of Lake in the Hills has a Village President-Trustee form of government and employs a professional Village Administrator and department heads to oversee the day to day operations of the Village.  The elected officials of the Village of Lake in the Hills consist of a President, six Trustees and Village Clerk.  All are elected to four-year terms.  These officials are elected at-large, which is what makes Lake in the Hills a Village rather than a City. 

 

Board of Trustees

 

 

Village President Ed Plaza
	(847) 960-7401 Email Bio
Village Clerk Denise Wasserman
	(847) 960-7408 Email Bio
Village Trustee Stephen Harlfinger
	(847) 960-7403 Email Bio
Village Trustee Ray Bogdanowski
	(847) 960-7406 Email Bio
Village Trustee Paul Mulcahy
	(847) 960-7402 Email Bio
Village Trustee Bob Huckins
	(847) 960-7404 Email Bio
Village Trustee Denise Barreto
	(847) 960-7405 Email Bio
Village Trustee Russ Ruzanski
	(847) 960-7407 Email Bio

 

 

 

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviews applications regarding variances, zoning amendments, conditional use permits, planned developments and appeals to decisions made by the Director of Community Development.  The commission is also responsible for reviewing subdivision plats and development plans.  Based on findings of fact, the Planning and Zoning Commission makes recommendations to the Village Board.  The commission, whose seven members are appointed by the President and Village Board, meets the Monday following the second Thursday of every month.  The meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public.

 

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Chairman

Tom Stock

 

Vice Chairman

Brent Borkgren

 

Commissioners

Anna Siakel

Frank Covone

Joe DeMay

Dennis Zepka

Bill Dustin

 

 

 

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board is a seven-member board, appointed by the Village President from residents within the Village of Lake in the Hills.  The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, who recommend recreation programs and ensure park development, meets on the first Thursday of each month at the Village Hall.  The meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and are open to the public.

 

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Chairman

Susan Koch

 

Vice Chairman

Diane Tredore

 

Members

Diane Murphy

Dave Roberts

Jill Cross

Carlton Ames

Liz Fritz

 

 

 

Business Relations Committee (Email)

The Business Relations Committee is a seven-member committee appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees.  The Committee assists and advises the Board of Trustees in matters relating to business retention.  The Business Relations Committee meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday following the first Thursday of each month at the Village Hall.  The meetings are open to the public.

 

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Chairman

John Andrea

 

Members

Mary Siewenie

Colin Taheny

Jean Murawski

Cindy Heidemann

Vacant

Vacant

 

 

 

Police Commission

The Police Commission is a three-member commission appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Village Board.  Their main duties are to prepare eligibility lists for new officers and promotions, screen new applicants for original appointment, test candidates for promotion and conduct hearings of misconduct when appealed.  The commission meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Police Department.  The meetings are open to the public.

 

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Chairman

Dennis Walters

 

Commissioners

Travis Wilbert

Elaine Krohn

 

 

Police Pension Board of Trustees

The Police Pension Board is a five-member board consisting of two members appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees, two members elected by and from active participants of the Police Pension Fund, and one member elected by and from the beneficiaries of the Police Pension Fund.  The Police Pension Board controls and manages the Police Pension Fund including the investment of funds, the payment of pensions and other benefits to beneficiaries, the payment of administrative and other expenses of the fund, and all other duties prescribed by state statutes.  The Police Pension Board meets at 9am on the third Saturday of January, April, July and October at the Police Department.  The meetings are open to the public.

 

President

Dan Hudson

 

Vice President

Stan Helgerson

 

Secretary

Ted Ziarkowski

 

Trustee

Mary Frake

Lawrence E. Howell